Anti-age pill may prevent Alzheimer’s disease and cancer

A SIMPLE pill could help protect against a host of diseases from cancer to Alzheimer’s, scientists claim.

PUBLISHED: 00:01, Mon, Feb 25, 2013

How many diseases can Carnosine prevent?

The powerful daily antioxidant tablet could offer hope to millions struck down by the devastating illnesses.

It could even protect against Parkinson’s and prevent complications of Type 2 diabetes. Carnosine, which is taken as a dietary supplement, is already used in anti-ageing products and by athletes to delay muscle fatigue.

Now a study could unleash its full potential.

Lead researcher Roslyn Bill, Professor of biotechnology at Aston University, Birmingham, said: “If it could be targeted a bit more specifically, there could be much more benefit in the longer term.”

Carnosine, a naturally occurring chemical in the body, is available from health food stores and pharmacists and can cost just 22p a pill.